2 Samuel 22:43

Verse

I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then did I beat them small as the dust of the earth, I did crush them as the mire of the streets, and did spread them abroad.

Bible in Basic English

Then they were crushed as small as the dust of the earth, stamped down under my feet like the waste of the streets.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I shall beat them as small as the dust of the earth: I shall crush them and spread them abroad like the mire of the streets.

Free Bible Version

I ground them into dust, like the dust of the earth. I crushed them and threw them out like mud in the street.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then did I beate them as small as the dust of the earth: I did treade them flat as the clay of the streete, and did spread them abroad.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.

Translation for Translators

I crushed them, and as a result they became like [SIM] tiny particles of dust. I trampled them, and they became like [SIM] mud in the streets.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I beat them into fine pieces like dust on the ground, I pulverized them like mud in the streets.

Noah Webster Bible

Then I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I stamped them as the mire of the street, and spread them abroad.

World English Bible

Then I beat them as small as the dust of the earth. I crushed them as the mire of the streets, and spread them abroad.

Young's Literal Translation

And I beat them as dust of the earth, As mire of the streets I beat them small — I spread them out!

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

⁴²They looked, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer. ⁴³I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets.

Summary

This verse in 2 Samuel 22 is part of David's song of thanksgiving to the Lord for delivering him from his enemies. Here, David acknowledges that God enabled him to triumph over his adversaries, making them like dust that he could easily trample. It reflects David's recognition of God's strength and protection in times of trouble, emphasizing the divine assistance he received in his victories. This verse underscores the theme of God's faithfulness and power in delivering His people from harm, showcasing David's reliance on God for his success and safety.

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